Agriculture Development Strategy in Tuzla Canton Developed Agenore Brcko District BiH, as a member of the consortium with the Faculty of Economics in Tuzla and Agriculture Economic Institute from Belgrade, participated in a preparation of the Agriculture Development Strategy in Tuzla Canton for the period 2009-2013. This project was funded by the Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Tuzla Canton.

For the Strategy development, 20 experts were hired from the various sectors of agriculture, food-processing industry and rural development, together with the group of 16 local researchers from the Tuzla Canton Association of Agronomists. Moreover, the Working Group was formed, which included key stakeholders from the agriculture sector of Tuzla Canton. Over 400 actors from this sector were interviewed in order to collect information and proposals for the directions of the future development of agriculture in the Tuzla Canton, and three workshops held as well as public discussions in all 13 municipalities of this Canton. Over 200 actors participated on these events.

The five strategic goals are identified, and within these goals 16 priorities defined, which include 47 measures for the implementation of the Strategy goals. The Action plan for the next five years includes 65 projects, out of which 23 priority projects are selected for the Operational plan for the year 2009. A draft of the Strategy was discussed and adopted at the Tuzla Canton Government meeting, held on 10 July 2008, and proceed further for the adoption procedure of the Tuzla Canton Assembly.

A draft of the Strategy document is available on the Tuzla Canton Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management web site.